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Active NPI 1497071617 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Isiah Sandlin , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Sandlin, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Sandlin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1608 S J ST.

Dr. Sandlin is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1608 S J St
Floor 4

Tacoma, WA 984054930

Telephone 2532747504
Fax 2532747994
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Franciscan Health System Facility NPI 1902986904

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sandlin (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
67 54 $203.45 $74.80
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
55 30 $85.89 $30.64
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
22 18 $35.00 $11.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
16 15 $197.13 $68.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $298.93 $105.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-29
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD60658823

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA 207X00000X

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State L&i
366551 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

125 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA 981125211

Phone: 2063262662

Secondary Practice Locations

125 16th Ave E

Seattle, WA 981125211

Phone: 2063263000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Kimberley Burns , APRN, BC

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1023012416

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, BC

Frazer Case , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063840346

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Jason Grassbaugh , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1184697211

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Victoria Yozwiak

Physician Assistant

NPI 1548684285
NPI 1639434319

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Joanna Branstetter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1669462503

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 29, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2017

Registered at 1608 S J ST, FLOOR 4, TACOMA, WA 984054930 (Tel: 2532747504)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2017

Registered at 1608 S J ST, FLOOR 4, TACOMA, WA 984054930 (Tel: 2532747504)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL SANDLIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD60658823 in WA)

NPI Profile Active April 13, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 13, 2010

Registered at RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER 757 WESTWOOD PLAZA, HOUSESTAFF MAILROOM ROOM B711, LOS ANGELES, CA 900950001 (Tel: 3108256643)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2010

Registered at RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER 757 WESTWOOD PLAZA, HOUSESTAFF MAILROOM ROOM B711, LOS ANGELES, CA 900950001 (Tel: 3108256643)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL SANDLIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #207X00000X in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497071617
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 13, 2010
Last Update: April 29, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1608 S J St, Floor 4

Tacoma, WA 984054930

Phone: 2532747504

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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